If you’re a fan of houseplants or hydroponics, you may have heard of using LECA (lightweight expanded clay aggregate) as a growing medium. LECA is a popular choice due to its porous structure, which allows for excellent drainage and aeration. However, one potential issue that can arise when using LECA is the growth of algae…
Using leca balls as a growing medium is unique. Along with the advantages come the disadvantages. I am not advocating the use of leca balls instead of soil because they are easy to use or are perfect. Leca is not better than soil or vice versa. Soil and leca balls are unique and incomparable to each other. Here…
One question I often encounter on my Facebook page is why I prefer to use LECA balls for my houseplants over traditional soil. Initially, I didn’t intend to use leca balls entirely for my houseplants. I tried it first with my snake plants and alocasias. I was amazed at how well they did without worrying…
If you are following me on Facebook, you must have seen that I mainly use leca balls as an alternative to soil for all my houseplants. Many people are not familiar with it as I was years ago. So in this post, I will explain what is leca, why I love using it instead of…
LECA, or Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate, also known as clay balls and hydroton, is a versatile growing medium that has become quite popular among plant enthusiasts. Baked clay balls are porous, absorbing a lot of water and providing a suitable environment for plant roots. It looks very aesthetic on indoor plants, especially with clear glass…